Atlanta Falcons
Falcons re-sign Simms, waive Scantling
HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 04: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons, Matt Schaub #8, and Matt Simms #4 walk on the turf during the Super Bowl LI team walk through at NRG Stadium on February 4, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
May 15, 2017The Falcons re-signed backup quarterback Matt Simms, who was on the practice squad the past two seasons, and released former University of Georgia track star Garrett Scantling on Monday.
Scantling, a three-time SEC Indoor Heptathlon champion (2013, 2015 & 2016), hadn't played football since high school.
About the Author
Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.
